Vigo
because it is made up of hard dielectric q-switched, solid state (Nd:YAG, Nd:YVO and
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Room Temperature
material and has a single substrate structure. Nd:YLF) lasers operating in the near infrared
LOT Oriel (www.lotoriel.co.uk) is and visible spectrum (1064nm, 1053nm and
and Cooled
distributing the Andover range of custom 532nm).
and semi custom bandpass fi lters, as well The coatings on these beam delivery optics
IR Detectors
as its newly-expanded infrared capabilities. are designed to withstand high peaks and
These include ND fi lters that function in the deliver more than 99.5 per cent refl ectivity,
2-14µm range, infrared substrates, with or without sacrifi cing lifetime or mechanical
without AR coatings, and a new IR AR on durability. The coatings are intended primarily
Germanium that provides high transmission for laser applications in micromachining and
from 2-14µm. Andover also offers accessories microstructuring in semiconductor fabrication,
such as fi lter wheels, temperature controllers, fl at panel display production, solar cell
and hardwood fi lter cases. processing and medical device manufacture, as
Optics Balzers (www.opticsbalzers) has well as a wide range of marking tasks.
released a range of multifunctional low defect Sill Optics (www.
AR coatings, infrared blocking fi lters and silloptics.de) has released
index matched ITO coatings. Combined with the series S4LFT5165, a
chrome apertures, solderable frames or B-stage telecentric scan lens
epoxy frames optimised for either 532
for MEMS or or 1,064nm. Both offer a
CCD sensors, maximum beam diameter of 10mm and the
High Performance
these devices scan area of 75 x 75mm. The focus spot
produce a high variation across the entire scan fi eld is well
IR detectors
resolution for advanced imaging sensors for below 10 per cent. A focus spot size of
scientifi c and industrial applications. approximately 15µm for the 532nm and •
Models from 2-16
Depending on the specifi c requirements, approximately 30µm for the 1,064nm lens can microns
wet etching, reactive ion etching or be achieved assuming a 1/e² beam diameter.
microlithography technology are applied. The choice of lens materials was optimised
•
Rugged, reliable
Patterned CMY wheels, fl ags, animation to offer maximum transmission at 532nm
•
Short response times
wheels and gobos manufactured by in order to minimise nonlinear effects such
microlithography, laser ablation or wet etching as self focusing and thermal lensing. The •
Wide range of amplifiers
ensure the best effects and purest colour lens design has been optimised to eliminate and accessories
mixing in moving heads for entertainment ghost images that can occur even if high
available
and studio lighting. performance anti-refl ective coatings are used.
Saint-Gobain (www.saint-gobain.com) Wey Scientifi c and Photonics (www.
•
PVI-2TE-10.6 detector
has a range of optics and coatings, including weyscientifi c.com) distributes the Ealing range
with 2 stage TE cooler
those under the Alpin Research Optics brand. of optical components including fi lters, lenses
and optical immersion,
The B-Max series mirrors support very short and optical coatings for laser and photonic
pulse width (10fs or less) Ti:S systems by applications.
D*>3 x10
9
cmHz
1/2
/W
providing high refl ectivity (>99.8 per cent) A complete range of bandpass fi lters for
over a broad (735nm to 880nm) spectral the UV, visible and IR wavelengths, together
range. The new E-Max high refl ectors are with coloured glass, neutral density, and
optimised for systems in which high-pulse edge fi lters, is available. The UV fi lters use
energy damage threshold is a primary synthetic fused silica substrates, whereas the
concern, and VIS and IR fi lters use glass substrates. Each
operate over the fi lter is hermetically-sealed in a foil envelope
spectral range with a desiccant capsule for extended shelf
Vigo from
of 770nm to life. Measured spectrophotometer traces are
Photonic Solutions
840nm. B-Max supplied with each fi lter.
Unit A, 40 Captains Road
and E-Max series Optional coatings are also offered and
Edinburgh, EH17 8QF
coatings are will be applied to standard uncoated optics
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both designed on request. Lenses are produced in a range fax: +44 131 664 8144
to minimise group velocity dispersion of materials, including fused silica, sapphire,
email: sales@photonicsolutions.co.uk
(GVD) and third order dispersion (TOD) to germanium, zinc selenide, CaF and glass.
web: www.photonicsolutions.co.uk
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maintain close to a transform-limited pulse In addition, Advanced Photonics Solutions
performance in ultrafast laser systems. (APS) of Rocklin, California has partnered with
Also available is a new series of high Ealing to provide continuous plasma-enhanced
refl ectors specifi cally optimised for use with coatings for superior performing optics.
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